2008 March 07 Poker News, Events and Happenings - Page 2

The company that has been putting so many poker dealers out of work is facing their own financial challenge, thanks to a lawsuit from a rival company. PokerTek, which manufactures poker tables that run games without the benefit of dealers, thanks to advanced AI poker software and touch screen terminals, has become the target of a lawsuit from Lighting Poker, which is suing on the basis of patent infringement. PokerTek has responded to the lawsuit by saying they believe their product does not violate any patent, held by Lighting Poker or otherwise…

A new player has arrived in the online poker arena, and it is from Australia. The site, JamPoker, is based out of Brisbane and has been opened with support from the Merge Gaming Network. The site offers a downloadable software that supports many of the standard poker games that online poker players expect to find, such as Stud and Draw poker, Omaha and the ubiquitous Texas Holdem…

A recent announcement from poker company PurePlay puts their poker players up at one million players, a record for the company. Also according to the report, PurePlay has given away $3 Million in cash to their players, more, they say, than any other non gambling poker site. The site is considered non gambling because they say they are the only legal online poker site in operation in the United States, compliant with the UIGEA…

Everest Poker and Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. have signed a multi-year agreement that includes satellite tournament rights and strategic brand placement at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. The agreement ensures that the strongest, largest and most successful European field will be represented at the iconic Las Vegas poker tournament. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2008) Read the full story at …

Summary: Online poker site UltimateBet launches online qualifiers for the 2008 World Series of Poker and introduces the UB ARMY to enhance the land-based poker experience for all of its players. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb751884.htm

Playtech Ltd and Sportingbet PLC both reported their earnings earlier this week. Both companies posted improved financial results in their effort to rebuild after the industry’s devastating loss of the lucrative US market…